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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.03, 1,408.68 and 322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.03, 1,408.68 and 322.59 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.03 : 1,408.68 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.03/1,408.68 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.03x = 1,408.68 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.03x = 454,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,426.08/939.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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